Dominican North Coast · Playa Encuentro
North Shore Cabarete
Warm water, a reef with three take-off zones, and wind after lunch.
To the water3minWalkable
Breaks linked3Within reach
From€28.96Per night, this month
Dominican Republic · 19°45′N 70°25′W
Dominican North Coast
North Atlantic groundswell from December to March, warm water all year, and reliable afternoon trade wind for everything else.
Named breaks3
Camps1
Quality in JUL29/100
ReliableDecember to MarchQuality 55 or better
The year on this coast
When to come
Conditions clear 55 out of 100 December to March. The filled ridge is quality; the dashed line is the ability the coast demands that month.
Best monthJanuaryQuality 60 of 100
Biggest swellJanuaryUp to 3.5m on the big days
Water26°–28°Across the year
Crowd2–4/5Quietest in May
Stays · July
Search these campsCamps on this coast
Bookable stays first. Wave notes for each break are below if you want them.
3 breaks · best first for July
The waves on this coast
La Preciosa
A right reef break over rock reef, works on swell from NNW–NE, offshore in an SSE, and comes in on mid and mid–high tide.
Face, typical1.1mUp to 2.2m on the bigger days
Rideable days21%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings34%Wind from SSE
Water28°Crowd index 1 of 5
Playa Encuentro
A a-frame reef break over rock shelf, works on swell from NNW–ENE, offshore in an SSE, and comes in on mid and mid–high tide.
Face, typical84cmUp to 1.8m on the bigger days
Rideable days19%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings34%Wind from SSE
Water28°Crowd index 3 of 5
Playa Cabarete
A a-frame beach break over sand, works on swell from N–ENE, offshore in an SSE, and holds through the tide.
Face, typical50cmUp to 1.1m on the bigger days
Rideable days17%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings34%Wind from SSE
Water28°Crowd index 2 of 5